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Pot Luck Food Talks: Kitchen Stories From Behind the Pass

Chef Phil & Eric | Experienced Cooks & Restaurant Insiders
Mugaritz
Culinary Arts
The Bear
Chef Training
David Chang
Michelin Star Restaurants
Chili Crunch
Restaurant Culture
Matty Matheson
Cooking Techniques
World Central Kitchen
Jose Andres
Culinary Philosophy
Nose-To-Tail Cooking
Gaza
Taiwanese Food
Culinary Consulting
Knowledge Acquisition
Motivation
Culinary Culture

Two decades on the line leave scars, stories, and a way of seeing the world that doesn’t wash off with the apron.

Pot Luck Food Talks is where the chef lifestyle gets laid bare—raw chef talk, the kind you don’t hear in PR interviews.

Phil & Eric aren’t here to romanticize. They’re here to trade food stories that smell of sweat, butter, and burned fingers. Stories about the beauty and brutality of ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Lin
President of the Michelin Guide Fan Club
Episode: Hospitality: The Line Between Caring for Guests and Surviving Them
Julián Otero
Creative chef at Mugaritz
Mugaritz
Episode: Becoming a Chef: Julián Otero Inside the World’s Most Provocative Kitchen
Henry Obispo
Community activist and founder of Reborn Farms
Episode: Eco-Gastronomy: Transforming Food in the Bronx Ft. Henry Obispo
Johan Jörgensen
Co-founder of Sweden Food Tech, advocates for innovation in food systems
Sweden Food Tech
Episode: Food Systems Ft. Johan Jörgensen: Can Chefs Save the Planet?
Santiago Fernandez
Chef from Mas in Tokyo, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, with a focus on Peruvian cuisine.
Mas
Episode: Becoming a Chef: How a Venezuelan Chef Redefines Peruvian Cuisine in Tokyo Ft. Santiago Fernandez
Esther Merino
Liquid gastronomy professional and mixologist
Episode: Liquid Gastronomy: Esther Merino on Cutting-Edge Beverages
Leslie Wang
Illustration artist focused on food and gastronomy
Episode: Graphic Gastronomy: Leslie Wang's Illustrative Take on Taiwanese Food

Hosts

Eric
Co-host and experienced chef, providing insights into the culinary world and chef lifestyle.
Phil Walter
Co-host with a passion for culinary storytelling and connecting with chefs and culinary professionals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Phil & Eric talk about food and restaurants like two directors talking about movies. Super fun!

    Podchaser
    5
    Xander Bartole
    10 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Who ever left one star is a hater this is a great BOH podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrattoriaLucio
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real Talk

    These guys talk about food like some people passionately talk about movies. Super fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    axlx333
    Germany3 years ago
  • Loving it!

    I have been so hocked listening Phil & Eric stories about the various aspects of food, from cultural traditions, interviews with food experts and untold stories behind the best restaurant’s kitchens. If you are a foodie and interested about exploring the world of food, you will find this podcast entertaining and educational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweetmuack
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The camaraderie and authenticity of the hosts resonate particularly well, offering relatable insights into the culinary industry.
Listeners appreciate the raw and unfiltered discussions that highlight true kitchen life.
The engaging storytelling keeps food enthusiasts captivated, making it an educational yet entertaining experience.

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#233
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
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#110
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Apple Podcasts
#122
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#225
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#227
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#7
Austria/Arts/Food

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Chef Q&A: Cooking Myths, Kitchen Rules, and Why Wrong Can Taste Right
Q: How do you feel about AI in food, menus, recipes, even restaurant reviews?
AI can be a useful tool for recipes, especially for classic dishes, but one should not rely on it entirely and should continue to think for themselves in the kitchen.
Chef Q&A: Cooking Myths, Kitchen Rules, and Why Wrong Can Taste Right
Q: What is the least intuitive recipe or cooking technique you've come across?
There are techniques that go against common sense but yield surprisingly good results, like cooking pasta in its sauce instead of boiling it in water.
Chef Q&A: Cooking Myths, Kitchen Rules, and Why Wrong Can Taste Right
Q: How do you feel about serving non-crispy chicken skin?
It's all about context; the texture and presentation vary depending on the dish and its cultural relevance.
Becoming a Chef: Julián Otero Inside the World’s Most Provocative Kitchen
Q: How do you know that a dish is ready for service?
He explains that a dish is never truly ready but rather evolves through feedback from diners throughout the season.
Becoming a Chef: Julián Otero Inside the World’s Most Provocative Kitchen
Q: How did you start cooking? Was it something you always wanted to do?
Julián reveals that he had an early curiosity about food, often cooking with family, which led to a professional culinary path.

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